Peterborough Family Health Team

10/14/2025

Did you know? HPV testing is a simple way to screen for cervical cancer.
It’s quick, effective, and can give you peace of mind.

✔ Recommended for women and people with a cervix ages 25–69
✔ Helps detect risk early
✔ Available through your primary care provider

📅 Book your HPV test today with your family doctor or nurse practitioner.
👉 Don’t have one? You can also book with the PFHT Health Clinic: https://www.peterboroughfht.com/phc-online-booking

10/12/2025

Looking for care but don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner?

The PFHT Health Clinic is here to help!
✔ Convenient same-day & next-day appointments
✔ Quick and simple online booking
✔ Serving patients across Peterborough City & County

👉 Book your appointment online: https://www.peterboroughfht.com/find-a.../pfht-health-clinic

New to our clinic? Please give us a call first to set up your initial visit.

10/11/2025

🌿 Long Weekend Office Closure Notice 🌿

Please note that all Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT) offices will be closed for the long weekend.
Regular hours will resume on Tuesday morning.

While we’re closed, here are your options for care:

📞 Call your Doctor’s Office for After-Hours Care
Although offices are closed for the long weekend, many have after-hours services available. Call your Doctor’s office to learn what after-hours care options are offered through their practice.

💻 Call or Visit Health811
Connect with a Registered Nurse for any health questions 24/7 by calling 811 (Health811) or visiting health811.ontario.ca.

🚨 For a Medical Emergency
Go to your local Hospital Emergency Department or call 911 immediately.

➡️ For those without a family doctor, the PFHT Health Clinic will also be closed and will reopen Tuesday morning. Online appointment booking for Tuesday will be available on Monday.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy long weekend!

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. 💚

No matter what you're facing, help is always here. If you're struggling or know someone who is, you can call, text, or chat 988 to connect with skilled, compassionate counselors who care. You're not alone. 988lifeline.org

10/09/2025

We’re excited to share several opportunities to join our dedicated and collaborative primary care team at Peterborough Family Health Team.

Current Opportunities:
💼 Business Manager – Permanent, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)
🧠 Mental Health Clinician – Permanent, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)
🥗 Registered Dietitian – Permanent, 0.5 FTE (37.5 hours/bi-weekly)
💊 Pharmacist – Permanent, 0.7 FTE (26.25 hours/week)
💊 Pharmacist – 10-month contract, 0.5 FTE (37.5 hours/bi-weekly)
👩‍⚕️ Nurse Practitioners – Various permanent and contract positions available

At Peterborough FHT, we take pride in fostering a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in patient-centered care.

If you’re passionate about contributing to the delivery of comprehensive primary health care, we invite you to explore these opportunities further.

🔗 Learn more and apply today: https://www.peterboroughfht.com/careers

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10/07/2025

Exciting Career Opportunities!

We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate professionals to join us on the front lines of primary care.
We currently have 3 exciting opportunities available:
✨ Registered Dietitian - Permanent, .5 FTE (37.5 hours/bi-weekly)
✨ Pharmacist - Permanent, .7 FTE (26.25 hours/week)
✨ Pharmacist - 10-month contract, .5 FTE (37.5 hours/bi-weekly)

Join a workplace where collaboration, care, and community come together every day.

If you (or someone you know!) are ready to make an impact in primary health care, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about these opportunities on our website!

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10/06/2025

Join Mammothon this October ! It’s breast cancer awareness month . If you have questions , connect with your family doctor or nurse practitioner. If you don’t have either , book in at the PFHT Health Clinic. 🎗️

10/02/2025

Hospice Norwood is open and offering supportive services and programs for individuals and their families immediately after diagnosis of a life-limiting illness!

We are pleased to offer the following programs and events in October through our partnership with Hospice Peterborough

· Our services are all FREE and CONFIDENTIAL

· Intake for programs and services is through Hospice Peterborough at 705-742-4042 x251

Through our partnership with Hospice Peterborough, individuals and families in Norwood and the surrounding communities are able to access support through:

o Nurse Navigators

o Supportive Care Counsellors

o Visiting Volunteers

o Adult support groups for those who are ill, caregivers and those who are grieving

o Information kiosks at events and at Norwood Medical Centre

o Education events

10/02/2025

Being with Chronic Pain

Join our 6-week program designed to support people living with chronic pain.
✔ Learn helpful strategies
✔ Connect with others
✔ Build resilience

Wednesdays, October 8 - November 12, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm (In-person)

📅 Starts soon – don’t miss out!
👉 Register today:

Is your chronic pain affecting your life? Do you feel you have exhausted all options for alleviating the pain? Being with Chronic Pain is a 6-week program that meets for two hours weekly. Participants will learn about the mechanisms underlying chronic pain conditions. Throughout the sessions, our fa...

10/01/2025

🎗️ HPV Prevention Week | October 1–7 🎗️

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is common — but with prevention and screening, we can reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

What you can do:
✔ Get the HPV vaccine if eligible
✔ Book your HPV test (ages 25–69)
✔ Talk to your family doctor or nurse practitioner about your screening options
✔ No provider? Book with the PFHT Health Clinic:
https://www.peterboroughfht.com/phc-online-booking

09/30/2025

Curious about your health?

Have you ever wondered what anxiety really is and how it affects us?
Are restless nights making it harder to get the sleep you need?
Or maybe you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with diabetes or heart problems and want to learn more.

🍂 This fall, we’re offering a series of health workshops that may be just what you’re looking for!

👉 Take a peek at our upcoming lineup — there’s something for everyone.

Register online today ! https://www.peterboroughfht.com/programs-and-workshops

09/30/2025

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities who continue to be impacted.

We acknowledge that we provide care on the traditional lands of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, including Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations, and we recognize the enduring presence of Indigenous Peoples in our community.

We are committed to listening, learning, and working in partnership with Indigenous communities.